Senior Recruiter - Construction Industry

Royal Electric

$100K — $125K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience recruiting in the construction industry, from executive to operations roles.
  • Electrical contractor experience is a plus.
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
  • Ability to use creative sourcing techniques to fill positions effectively.
  • Proficient with Applicant Tracking Systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Knowledge of EEO, FLSA, and diversity recruiting practices.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with a focus on relationship building.

Responsibilities

  • Champion an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
  • Manage the full recruitment cycle, including sourcing and onboarding.
  • Contribute to the company's growth by delivering top executive level candidates.
  • Partner with VP of Talent on strategic hiring initiatives.
  • Develop innovative methods to promote the company and recruit difficult-to-find talent.
  • Maintain connections with potential candidates for future roles.
  • Assist with onboarding by providing communication and scheduling.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care plan including various medical options.
  • Retirement options with both Traditional and Roth 401k.
  • Basic, voluntary, and AD&D life insurance coverage.
  • Paid time off including vacation and sick leave, plus 8 paid holidays.
  • Family leave provisions under FMLA for maternity and paternity.
  • Short and long-term disability coverage available.
  • Unique offerings like pet insurance and tuition reimbursement.
Full Job Description
We have a current opening for Senior Recruiter the would work primarily from our office in Dallas, TX.

Success in the position is achieved through the following duties & responsibilities:

Recruitment Strategy
  • Champion an exceptional candidate experience, ensuring a seamless and engaging process for executive level hires while ensuring confidentiality.
  • Manage full recruitment process including defining roles and responsibilities, sourcing, assessments, offer negotiations and onboarding.
  • This role will be key to contributing to Royal's growth and have direct contributions by delivering best-in-class executive level candidates as we grow in current markets and expand into others.
  • Partner with VP of Talent on strategic hiring initiatives by maintaining and building connections in the market of currently employed high caliber talent.
  • Develop creative methods to build company brand and recruit hard to find applicants; source/hire from established candidate pools/pipelines
  • Screen sourced/applied applicants, and have an understanding and approach of where candidates could best fit within the organization.
  • Track updates, notes, etc. in ATS system (Workable, transitioning to Workday Jan. 2027)
  • Schedule and participate in interviews - provide candidate information; resumes/summaries, etc.
  • Provide regular updates, guidance, and stats to hiring managers regarding open positions and candidate statuses via email, manpower meetings, and in person conversations.
  • Assist with job posting and advertisement processes as needed

Build Strategic Candidate Pipeline
  • Consultative approach, deep market expertise and ability to partner with various levels of management including executive leadership to identify, assess and secure high-caliber candidates who align with Royal's business objectives and culture.
  • Build relationships with potential candidates for future/potential positions & and maintain contact
  • Track and develop creative ways to maintain contact including cards, lunches, swag, etc.
  • Attend talent acquisition meetings to assist on strategy for building talent pipelines
  • Work with talent acquisition team on recruiting campaigns and creating marketing material
  • Represent Royal at industry job fairs, industry events and in-house events
  • Research and connect with opportunities for Royal to represent at events

Employee Retention & Workforce Development
  • Assist with the onboarding process by providing communication, onboarding schedules up until hire date.
  • Retain Royal Electric Workforce by maintaining strong relationships with candidates and develop new ones by conducting monthly check ins, regular job-site visits (monthly/bi-monthly) and promote ERP.
  • Resume development as required for specialty roles for projects (i.e., QC Manager)

Compliance & Technology
  • Ensure compliance with employment laws, hiring regulations, company policies, and recordkeeping requirements.
  • Utilize recruitment technologies, AI-driven sourcing tools, CRM platforms, ATS, and automation solutions to improve efficiency.
  • Identify opportunities to automate repetitive recruiting tasks while maintaining a high-touch candidate experience.


Who you are:
  • Strive to be great - You're eager to build and master your skills by seeking out - applying - training and new experiences. You're willing to work smart, take initiative, and take on challenges with a tenacious and resourceful attitude.
  • Fun & Friendly - You like people, have a sense of humor, and enjoy what you do.
  • Analytical and Solutions-oriented - You're skilled at identifying challenges and opportunities, developing practical solutions, and ensuring projects stay on track to meet their goals.
  • Critical Thinker - You're willing to be innovative, challenge yourself, and try new things.
  • Relationship Builder - You work to build trust and relationships at all levels, cultivating collaboration, shared success, and mutual respect.
  • Influencer - You're an inspiration to others, capable of guiding actions, decisions, and strategies. You recognize other people's underlying needs and motivations and can navigate individual and group perspectives.


Requirements

Qualifications:
  • 7+ years of experience recruiting within the construction industry recruiting on roles from executive level to operations.
    • Electrical contractor experience is a plus.
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.

Skills & Abilities:
  • Experience and ability to use creative sourcing techniques to effectively fill positions.
  • Great interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships internally and externally.
  • Ability to exercise good judgement and maintain confidentiality.
  • Proficient utilizing Applicant Tracking System(s) and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Knowledge of EEO, FLSA, and diversity recruiting
  • Ability to multi-task and demonstrate time management in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must be detail-orientated and well organized.
  • Ability to work independently and with a team.
  • Some travel to office sites when needed

Safety & Physical Requirements:
  • Must wear proper PPE while on jobsites.
  • Must comply with all safety standards and procedures.
  • Sit, stand, and walk during the duration of the workday.
  • Will lift, carry, push, pull, kneel, crouch, and reach.
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.


Salary Range:

$100,000-$125,000/year
  • This is an exempt position.

We offer competitive wages plus benefits and 401(k).

Benefits
  • Health Care Plan (3 types of Medical plans, Discounted Dental & Orthodontist services for adults & children, Premium Vision Plan)
  • Retirement Plan (Traditional 401k, Roth 401k).
  • $50k Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, and 8 Paid Holidays)
  • Family Leave FMLA (Maternity & Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Pet Insurance
  • Flex Spending Accounts: Healthcare, Dependent care (Daycare children & elderly - work related), & Transit
  • Pharmacy discounts
  • Kisx Card (Surgery & Imaging Program)
  • Opportunity for tuition reimbursement

Wellness Resources
  • Free telehealth
  • Health Joy App
  • Free peer coach support - (mental health, stress management, substance use, and suicidal ideation)
  • CancerCARE 1:1 Consulting and support with expert medical team
  • Employee Assistance Support
  • Hearing Aid discount plan
  • Laser VisionCare discount plan

Learning & Development
  • Safety training: Getting Everyone Home Safely
  • Professional & Leadership Development Training
  • Skill Development Training
  • Mentorship Program
  • On-The-Job & Classroom Training

Employee Referral Program: We value referrals from our employees! If you know someone who would be a great fit for this role, please refer them through our company's referral program. Successful referrals can earn you an incentive!

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